Should I replace my Hard Drive or?

[monicatiptop]

So recently my dads gateway ne71b has slowed down. I checked his CPU temps and they were at round 52–62F. I checked to see if his HDD was failing and according to crystal disk info, it said “caution” due to reallocated sectors count. Should I replace the HDD or do you think there’s another problem?

 

[snurp85]

If you have a bunch of failed sectors, it would be a good idea to get a new hard drive. If you're looking for speed, obviously choose a SSD.

 

[monicatiptop]

If you have a bunch of failed sectors, it would be a good idea to get a new hard drive. If you're looking for speed, obviously choose a SSD.

There's only one sector causing the HDD to be under "caution", should I still purchase a new one?

 

[snurp85]

It should be fine for a while. What type of drive is it and how old?

 

[monicatiptop]

It should be fine for a while. What type of drive is it and how old?

I don't really know much about the laptop because I don't have it with me right now but it has a 500GB 5400RPM SATA HDD. As for how old it is, it's probably like 5 or 6 years old.

 

[snurp85]

hmm... you should be able to get away with it for a while, with the idea that you will upgrade the laptop or replace the hard drive in the next year or two. That said, if you start noticing more sectors going back you will want to consider replacing.

 

[monicatiptop]

hmm... you should be able to get away with it for a while, with the idea that you will upgrade the laptop or replace the hard drive in the next year or two. That said, if you start noticing more sectors going back you will want to consider replacing.

Okay, thank you! I really appreciate it!